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Old 21st February 2001 | 14:57
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And that raises the next question. If there is no engine savings at the higher settings, then why the additional reduction?

I think it is pretty much agreed that there is a slight fuel cost with the lower power setting. Why then, burn more fuel if there isn't a payback somewhere?